Craig Raw Water
Craig Raw Water is an earth dam located in Moffat County, Colorado, built in 1961. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Craig Raw Water
The primary purpose of Craig Raw Water is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Tri State Generation (caleb Kinkaid) (public utility). It impounds the Yampa River-tr near Maybell.
The dam stands 78 feet tall and stretches 1,825 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 32 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 992 acre-feet. Completed in 1961, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/29/2022.
At 78 feet, this dam is taller than 97% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Moffat |
| Nearest City | Maybell |
| River/Stream | Yampa River-tr |
| Coordinates | 40.47196, -107.60058 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 78 ft |
| Dam Height | 58 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,825 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 992 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 992 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 547 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,180 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | TRI STATE GENERATION (CALEB KINKAID) |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/29/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01403 |
| Federal ID | CO01403 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |